CARA DILLON brings her staggeringly beautiful voice to St David’s Hall on Tuesday 5 July at 8pm. The Irish folk singer is one of those rare talents that delves into the soul of a song to unearth its profound sweetness, poignancy and depth. Since bursting onto the music scene in 1995 with folk super-group Equation (alongside Kate Rusby, Kathryn Roberts and the Lakeman brothers), Cara has forged a successful solo career with five critically acclaimed albums. She has also released…

Early Childhood Music Classes Immersing babies and young children in a music rich environment of interactive music activities has been proven to have a positive effect on their intellectual abilities. Here at Forte School of Music we specialise in teaching music to young children. Using a multi-sensory approach the lessons are an exciting, fun and engaging way to introduce your child to the fundamentals of music. Jungle Music is Forte’s award winning early childhood music programme. Parents and children love…

FIERY Flamenco guitarist Juan Martín brings his virtuoso skills to the L3 Lounge at St David’s Hall next Tuesday (21 June). Starting at 8pm, this captivating concert in the Roots Unearthed series promises a spectacular showcase from a legendary performer, who was once voted one of the top three guitarists in the world by Guitar Player magazine. A native of Andalucía, Juan’s celebrated and highly distinctive compositional style has influenced several generations of artists and led to collaborations with acts…

An international charity with twenty years’ experience bringing the benefits of music therapy to vulnerable people around the world is launching a new pilot project in Newport, South Wales for the first time this month.   Music as Therapy International will train care staff working at the Oaklands centre in Rogerstone, giving them the skills to use music therapy techniques with the children they care for on a daily basis. The children, many of whom have profound multiple learning disabilities…

St David’s Hall Tuesday 31 May 8pm   ICONIC British singer-songwriter Martin Carthy will share the stage with his daughter Eliza Carthy in the ultimate concert for all folk fans at St David’s Hall on Tuesday 31 May.   Martin is a legendary ballad singer and ground-breaking guitarist, who played an integral part in the revolution that changed folk music forever throughout the 60s. Five decades later his approach to his art lacks none of the fervour of those early…

St David’s Hall Tuesday 10 May 1pm   THE Artesian Quartet will deliver an exciting programme of Haydn and Beethoven in a compelling Lunchtime Concert next Tuesday (10 May) at 1pm. Since forming at the Royal Academy of Music in 2009 (where they finished their time as 2014/15 CAVATINA Chamber Music Fellows), the Artesian Quartet have established a growing reputation touring the UK and internationally. They were also the 2013/14 St Peter’s Prize Winner Quartet, 2014 Park Lane Group artists and one…

St David’s Hall Saturday 21 May 7.30pm Limited Seats Remaining!     KILLER QUEEN are back at St David’s Hall by popular demand for another night of mega choruses and rocking riffs on Saturday (21 May) at 7.30pm.   This stunning show always sells out, so you’ll need to be quick to secure the last remaining seats in the house!   From Bohemian Rhapsody to Don’t Stop Me Now, the world’s best Queen tribute have been wowing audiences across the…

St David’s Hall Tuesday 17 May 7.30pm   THE breathtaking Moscow State Symphony Orchestra will perform a powerful programme of the greatest Russian composers at St David’s Hall on Tuesday 17 May at 7.30pm.   In association with the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, acclaimed conductor Pavel Kogan will lead the orchestra through Prokofiev’s Russian Overture and Piano Concerto No 3, plus Shostakovich’s sensational Symphony No 5.   The supremely talented pianist Noriko Ogawa will be the soloist…

Vibrant Voices Cymru “Falling Slowly”   “I’m delighted that Sound Support Cardiff were able to partner with Vibrant Voices for such a good cause” – Ruth, Choir Supervisor   “This was a wonderful opportunity to record a great choir. We’re so happy to support Vibrant Voices and Vision 21” –Holly Sloan, Charity Team Manager   Sound Support Cardiff in association with University of South Wales is delighted to announce the release of a charity EP in aid of Vibrant Voices…

With Special Guests Mon Amie St David’s Hall Friday 6 May, 7.30pm   LIMITED SEATS REMAINING!     EIGHTIES pop icon Jason Donovan will perform classic album Ten Good Reasons in its entirety at St David’s Hall next Friday (6 May).   Plus, if it that wasn’t enough incentive for fans of the Aussie star to rush to the Box Office, he’ll also be performing a greatest hits set! But hurry, only limited seats are now remaining!   Jason initially…